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Package Inclusions:

• Round Trip Van transfer (Manila-Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud – Manila)
• 3 days and 2 nights Hotel Accommodation with complimentary breakfast on the 2nd day and 3rd day
• Complimentary Bottled Water
• Entrance fees
• Environmental Fees
• Tour Coordinator
• Tour around Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud

List of Hotels in Laoag: (it depends to the availability of the hotel upon your reservations)

• Vybe Hotel (formerly The Parklane Hotel)
• The Farmside Hotel
• Aurelio Mansion
• Casa Felipa
• Palacio de Laoag

Package Exclusions:

• All other Meals not included in the package
• 4 x 4 Ride at Sand Dunes Php2500 good for 4 to 5 per persons
• Personal Activities
• All other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

Sites to Visit:

• Vigan Tour Bantay Bell tower St. Augustine Church Baluarte Plaza Salcedo Heritage Village Calle Crisologo Museum Hidden Garden
• Laoag Tour Paoay Church Malacañang of the North Sinking Bell Tower Sand Dunes Fort Ilocandia Sta. Monica “Sarrat”Church
• Pagudpud Tour Bangui Windmills Patapat Viaduct Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Blue Lagoon Paraiso Ni Anton Bantay Abot Cave

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Please take note that the itinerary will depend on the time management and cooperation of the group..

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• Ilocos Norte

3 Days Ilocos Itinerary: Pagudpud, Laoag, Paoay & Vigan

Exploring Ilocos Region particularly Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur is one of my bucket list of places I wanted to visit. Finally, I was able to with my friends Joy and Ivann. Together with Ivann’s workmates, we rented a van to tour us in Laoag, Pagudpud, and Vigan. If you wanted to know how we did it, here’s how.

Ilocos Region (aka Ilocandia)

The Ilocos Region (aka Ilocandia) is located at the northwestern tip of Luzon. It is one of the most amazing tourist destinations in the country. It has four provinces La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur , and Ilocos Norte .

Our trip focuses on Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud, Laoag, Paoay) and Ilocos Sur (Vigan).

• Pagudpud is the farthest among the three and is already at the tip of Northern Luzon.
• Laoag and Paoay  are two towns, the latter of which is known for St Augustine/ Paoay Church—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in Paoay we wanted to try the 4×4 ride in  Paoay ‘s Sand Dunes
• Vigan  is known for the old heritage houses lined up at Calle Crisologo.

Laoag, the “Sunshine City,” is full of religious, historic, and cultural sites.

Day 0: Manila

We left Manila at around 8 pm. As I said earlier, we rented a van for our tour.

Day 1: Paoay and Laoag (Morning) – Pagudpud (Afternoon)

Sikat-tuna inihaw & restaurant.

Our day started with breakfast at Sikat-Tuna Inihaw & Restaurant . This restaurant has a nature-vibe that I like. It can also be crowded as others are stopping over here for breakfast as well.

We hit the road right away after having our breakfast because our schedule is very much packed for the day.

Marcos Museum and Mausoleum

Marcos Museum and Mausoleum also known as The Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Center is located in the city center of Batac, Ilocos Norte. The museum used to be the ancestral home of the Marcoses. It is open from Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The highlight of our visit is when we lined up to go inside the late dictator’s mausoleum. Inside the room is the glass-encased coffin that displays the wax replica of the remains of Marcos. They said that the body of Marcos was preserved in a crypt inside this Mausoleum before his controversial burial in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig in 2016.

Entrance Fee : P50 for adults, P30 for students and senior citizens with their ID, and P10 for children aged 10 and below.

How to get to Marcos Museum and Mausoleum : Going to the museum is not that hard, since it is located near to the city center of Batac. You can ride a jeepney or tricycle going to Marcos Museum and Mausoleum at the address of 10-N Lacub, Marcos Ave., Batac, Ilocos Norte. 

Paoay Church

The Saint Augustine Church commonly known as the  Paoay Church , is a Roman Catholic church in the Municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. It is National Cultural Treasure and was was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Entrance Fee : None

How to get to Paoay Church : Paoay Church is located at Marcos Ave, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The Church is 45 minutes to an hour away from the bus terminal. You can ride a van or tricycle, just ask the driver to drop you off at the church.

Malacañang of the North

Malacañang of the North is a 5-hectare property that overlooks the serene Paoay Lake. The place used to be  the residence of the Marcoses here in Ilocos Norte during the regime of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. What stood out for me is the grand staircase made of narra wood. It opens from 9am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm daily except on Mondays.

Entrance Fee : 30 per person

How to get to Malacañang of the North : Malacañang of the North is located in Brgy. Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The best way to get here is by joining a guided tour or riding a jeepney or van bound for Paoay. Ask the driver to drop you off at the historic attraction.

La Paz and Paoay Sand Dunes Culili Point

It was very exciting, thrilling and enjoyable to ride a 4×4 and go through the terrains of the sand dunes… It is very similar to the sand bashing of Dubai.

Entrance Fee : It’s FREE to visit Paoay Sand Dunes but it costs  2500 pesos  to rent the 4×4 jeepney which includes the sandboarding activity. Or you can book via Klook – Paoay Sand Dunes Adventure on 4×4 Jeep in Ilocos

How to get to La Paz Sand Dunes : From Laoag City, hire a tricycle to take you to Laoag (La Paz) Sand Dunes in 15 minutes. 

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

This late 19th century lighthouse is worth-visiting. The lighthouse of Cape Bojeador is the Philippines’ highest elevated lighthouse that is still active and kept in the original structure dating back to the Spanish-Colonial period.

Entrance Fee : 20 per person

How to get to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse : Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is located in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. If you’re coming from Burgos City Hall, ride a jeepney that will head northeast on the M. Perucho St, It will turn right onto Pres. Ignacio St then left on the Pan-Philippine Highway. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Road.

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

The word kapurpurawan is derived from Ilocano, meaning white, particularly when the sun is on the natural sculpture because of its colour. It is an emblem of Ilocos Norte, a place of prestige, one of the province’s must-visit places.

Entrance Fee : There are no entrance fees to visit the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, but the local community charges an “environmental fee” of 50 pesos. 

How to get to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation : The rock formation is about 3 kilometers from the main highway. Find your way to Laoag, Northern Ilocos and then pick or ride from there to Burgos or Pagudpud. Ask the driver or driver to drop you off on the road to Kapurpurawan near Burgos City. The Laoag travel time is about 1.5 hours.

Bangui Wind Farm windmills

Bangui windmills is my favorite Ilocos Norte tourist spots. We arrived here just enough for the beautiful sunset.

How to get to Bangui Wind Farm windmills : If you’re going to drive from Laoag City, take the Pan-Philippine Highway / AH26. You’ll be able to see Cape Bojeador and Wind Farm Burgos. After passing the Burgos Wind Farm, turn left for a few metres. Travel straight ahead until you enter Estress Resort, then turn right to arrive at the destination.

Day 2: Pagudpud

Kabigan falls.

Our first spot for the day needs a 30-minute easy trek before reaching Kabigan Falls. This waterfall is deeply tucked away somewhere in thick forest terrain, it cascades water from an 87 ft (26.5 m) height and the water is refreshingly cold.

Entrance Fee : 20 per person, Guide Fee is 100 pesos

How to get to Kabigan Falls : You can hire a tricycle or van to get to this place. 

Bantay Abot Cave

Bantay Abot Caves means “a mountain with a hole.” The naturally sculpted hole was steadily eroded by waves until it was wrecked by an earthquake during the 1980’s. It’s sort of like a giant donut! The waves continue to wash through and shape the hole.

How to get to Bantay Abot Cave : You can hire a tricycle or van to get to this place. Going to Bantay Abot Cave will take about 30-45 minutes from Bangui Windmills. You have to get down from the main road to get close to the spot.

Patapat Viaduct

The coastal bridge of Patapat stretches for about 1.3 kilometers connecting Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley. It was constructed in 1986. This bridge has an amazing view of the mountains and the sea on each side.

How to get to Patapat Viaduct : The Patapat Viaduct is a highway—more than 30 meters above sea level. The 1.3-kilometer long coastal road in Ilocos Norte municipality can be located in Pagudpud district. It is a busy street found at the coastal areas of Pagudpud linking Cagayan Valley Highway in Laoag to Maharlika Highway.

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon earned its other name due to its shimmering bluish water.

How to get to Blue Lagoon : From the Laoag Bus Terminal, ride a tricycle to the bus station offering the Laoag-Pagudpud route (around P60). If you are coming from Vigan, take another bus ride to Laoag (P120, per way). From the city proper, the best and most recommended way to tour different parts of Ilocos Norte is by hiring a tricycle. Paoay, Batac, Pagudpud, and Burgos are popular destinations. Rates vary per destination. Blue Lagoon can be reached by taking the North Tricycle Day Tour package (P600).

Day 3 Vigan

Bantay bell church tower.

Bantay Bell Tower served as a watchtower for raiding pirates during the Spanish era. There is no entrance fee here but they accept donations. There is a church nearby for those who wanted to visit.

Entrance Fee : No entrance fee but donations are greatly appreciated for the maintenance of this heritage site.

How to get to Bantay Bell Church Tower : Aside from riding a tricycle or jeepney going to the church, you can join a guided tour that will also take you to other destinations.

Baluarte Zoo

Baluarte zoological park in Vigan is owned by the politician businessman – Chavit Singson. Operating hours are from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Entrance Fee : There is no entrance fee. You can either walk inside or get a shuttle for only 50 pesos per head. 

How to get to Baluarte Zoo : From Calle Crisologo, you can hire a tricycle going here.

Calle Crisologo

Whenever I search for Vigan on the internet the first thing that comes out is  Calle Crisologo . Me and my friends enjoyed our stroll here. There are a lot of old structure houses that for some reason bring charm to the city. It is beautiful during day time but more lively during nighttime. It was our first time here so we did a local tour in a  calesa .

How to get to Calle Crisilogo : CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE CHEAPEST FARE FROM MANILA TO VIGAN. From the bus terminal, you can take a tricycle going here.

Plaza Salcedo

Plaza Salcedo is just a walking distance from Calle Crisologo. At night there’s a dancing fountain held daily at exactly 7:30 p.m. (another at 8:30 p.m. on weekends) for 30 minutes.

How to get to Plaza Salcedo CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE CHEAPEST FARE FROM MANILA TO VIGAN. From the bus terminal, you can take a tricycle going here.

Where to Stay?

Assuming that you are following this 3 Days 2 Nights itinerary and that you are a budget traveler. Below are the places I recommend for your stay.

Here’s the rough estimate of our expenses:

• P4200  — 3-day, 2-night tour inclusive of transportation, accommodation and entrance fees.
• P1500  — total food expenses including incidentals (drinks, snacks)

TOTAL:  P5,700

Overall, I love Ilocos. I think it’s one of the best and most gorgeous places I have visited EVER. Ilocos is just very easy to fall in love with.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO PACK

• Dry fit Shirt
• Waterproof bag
• Camera / Action Cam
• Snorkeling Gear
• Phone waterproof case

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PAGUDPUD, The Paradise of the North: Itinerary and Travel Guide

TRI CITY PACKAGE TOUR (VIGAN-LAOAG-PAGUDPUD)

Lowest travel price with expensive experience, a journey to ilocos region, 3 days 2 nights package inclusions.

*Van Transfers from Manila pick up point to all given sites to visit- vice versa.

*Beach front and airconditioned rooms with amenities at  Pagudpud white beach Ilocos Norte.

*Shared/Private Rooms available. (Minimal additional fees for private rooms.)

*2 day Breakfast Included at the Resort/Accommodation.

*Gas, driver, toll fees, parking fees.

*Complete Ilocos Region Tour

*Meals not mentioned

*4×4 Ride at Paoay Sand Dunes Php 500 per pax (shared among participants for a group of 5-6)

*Entrance fees (minimal amount)

*Activities (4×4) extreme Ride at Paoay Sand Dunes

TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY

9:00pm: Meet up at designated location

10:00pm: Departure

12:00pm: Lunch (on own account)

1:00pm: Visit Ilocos Norte Welcome Arch, Paoay Sand Dunes (optional, on own account), Fort Ilocandia Resort, Malacanang of the North (entrance fee 10-20 per person), Chinese Garden, Inflatable water park, Laoag, Ilocos Norte Capitol Heritage Village, Sinking Belltower and Laoag City Cathedral

7:00pm: Arrival in Pagudpud and dinner (on own account)

6:00am: Wake up call and have breakfast (meal included on your booking)

7:00am: Visit Caparispisan (Little Batanes of the North), Patapat Viaduct ,Saud Beach, Kabigan Falls (entrance fee 30-40 per pax, guide fee 200 to be shared among the participants), Bantay abot cave, Blue Lagoon Beach (entrance fee 25 per person) and Paraiso ni Anton.

1:00 PM: Stop for lunch (on own account) and return to resort for free time and swimming.

8:00pm: Have dinner (on own account)

5:00am: Wake up call

5:30am: Have breakfast (meal included on your booking) and check out

6:00am: Visit Pagudpod Arch, Paoay Church, Juan Luna Shrine, Bantay Bell Tower, Calle Crisologo-Heritage Village, Syquia Mansion, Elpidio Quirino House (optional, on own account), Plaza Salcedo and Plaza Burgos Vigan (Calesa ride, optional), Baluarte (Safari Gallery), Hidden Garden, Burnayan, Crisologo Museum, Pasalubong stores, and Vigan Bagnet Factory

12:00pm: Stop for lunch (on own account)

1:00pm: Visit Sta Bridge, St. Augustine Church, and a sidetrip to Grapes Farm (seasonal)

7:00pm: Stop for dinner (on own account)

11:00pm: Arrive in Manila

Please note that entrance fees and some meals are not included in the package tour, and prices are subject to change without prior notice. For inquiries and reservations, you may contact Nostalgic Journeys at the given contact numbers and email address.

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4D3N Ilocos Tour Package (Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud)

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SET A – Da Home Pensionne (Vigan); Palma de Grove (Pagudpud) SET B – My Vigan Home Hotel (Vigan); Evangeline Beach Resort (Pagudpud) *For other hotels, rate to be given upon request: Vigan – Balai Mestizo, Balay ni Krizelda, Casa Virginia Romana, Ciudad Fernandina, Cordillera Inn, Hotel Luna, Metro Vigan Inn, One Vittoria, Paradores de Vigan Pagudpud – Akemaku Villas, Alta Vista Ilocandia, Casa Victoria, Kingfisher Resort, Natsuca Beach Resort, Pannzian Resort, Sabrina *Suggested place of accommodation is in Vigan and in Pagudpud. However, if the client opt to stay in other places, we have the right to change the itinerary to work out the best route for the trip.

Package Inclusions:

• Comprehensive Travel Insurance
• Roundtrip Van Transfer from Manila-Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud-Manila
• 3 Nights Standard Accommodation (1night in Vigan & 2nights in Pagudpud)
• Sightseeing tours in Vigan, Laoag and Pagudpud
• Fuel, Toll fees, Parking fees and Driver’s allowance (including food&lodging)
• All land transfers on the tour, if any
• Entrance fees, environmental fees and permits

Exclusions:

• Meals unless specified
• Optional activities (4×4 ride)

Tour Highlights:

• Bangui Windmills
• Bantay Abot Cave
• Bantay Church
• Blue Lagoon
• Burgos Museum
• Calle Crisologo
• Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
• Crisologo Museum
• Dancing Fountain/Plaza Salcedo
• Juan Luna Shrine
• Kabigan Falls
• Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
• Malacanang of the North/ Paoay Lake
• Paoay Church
• Paoay Sand Dunes
• Patapat Viaduct
• Syquia Mansion

Sample Itinerary:

Day 0 10PM ETD from Manila

Day 1 6AM Arrive Vigan and have breakfast*. Explore Vigan:

Have lunch* then check-in. At 7PM, watch Dancing Fountain Show at Plaza Salcedo.

Day 2 Call time is 7AM. Have breakfast* then check-out. Explore Laoag:

• Paoay Sand Dunes (optional: 4×4 ride and sand-boarding P2500/hr good for 4-5pax)

Have lunch*. Explore Burgos and Bangui:

Proceed to Resort and check-in.

Day 3 Call time is 7AM. Have breakfast*. Explore Pagudpud:

• Kabigan Falls (30 mins trek)

Have lunch* at Blue Lagoon beach. Back to Resort.

Day 4 Call time is 7AM. Have breakfast* then check-out. At 9AM, depart for Vigan. Arrive Vigan and have lunch*. Buy souvenirs and pasalubong. At 2PM, depart for Manila. 10PM ETA at Manila End of Tour.

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Ilocos Itinerary: Three Days and Two Nights in Laoag, Vigan and More

Travel back in time and explore the best of Ilocos Region with its centuries-old chuches, heritage towns, sand dunes, waterfalls, mouthwatering delicacies and other attractions, the Provinces of Ilocos will definitely not disappoint. Here is a suggested three days and two nights itinerary from Laoag to Vigan and beyond for those who want to experience or re-experience the timeless charm of Ilocandia.

Ilocos Itinerary

Day 0: departure.

2000H: Depart by bus from Cubao

Day 1: Laoag

0800H – 0830H: Arrive in Laoag / Proceed to hotel to leave bags 0830H – 0930H: Breakfast at Cuisine de Iloco 0930H – 1200H: Stroll in and around the historic plaza: see the sinking bell tower, St. William’s Cathedral, Provincial Capitol, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and Museo Ilocos Norte 1200H – 1300H: Lunch at Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant 1300H – 1500H: Rest at hotel / Waash-up 1500H – 1800H: La Paz Sand Dunes 1800H – 1900H: Back at hotel / Wash-up 2000H onwards: Dinner at Kahel de Luna / Socials / Lights off

Day 2: Paoay and Santa Maria

0600H – 0800H: Call time / coffee / pack-up / check-out / proceed to jeepney terminal 0800H – 0830H: Laoag to Paoay 0830H – 1000H: Explore Paoay Church / Breakfast at Herencia Cafe 1000H – 1200H: Proceed to Bus Stop / Paoay to Vigan 1200H – 1300H: Check-in at hotel / Rest 1300H – 1400H: Lunch in Cafe Leona 1400H – 1800H: Proceed to Santa Maria Church and Pinsal Falls 1800H – 1900H: Return to hotel / Wash-up 1900H onwards: Dinner at Lampong’s Restaurant / Night walk at Calle Crisologo, Socials /Lights off

Day 3: Vigan

0500H – 0600H: Blue hour at Calle Crisologo 0600H – 0730H: Breakfast! Empanada! 0730H – 1200H: Vigan Cathedral, Calle Crisologo, Simbaan a Bassit, St. Augustine Chuch of Bantay, Crisologo Museum, Father Burgos Residence and Museum, Religious Museum, Leona Florentino Ancestral House, Fil-Hispanic Friendship Park, Buridek Museum, etc. 1200H – 1400H: Lunch / Proceed to Bus Terminal 1400H: Departure for Manila

How to Get to Ilocos

Manila to ilocos.

Laoag is a 6 to 8-hour ride from Manila while Vigan is 8 to 9 hours. Several bus lines serve the route including Florida Bus Line, Partas Liner, Baliwag Transit and Fariñas Transit. The trip is via North Luzon Expressway and Manila North Road passing through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union and fare is around P400 – P700.

By air, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag daily from Manila, travel time is an hour. From Laoag International Airport.

You can book your bus or plane ticket from Manila to Laoag and vice versa below.

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Clark to Ilocos

For those coming from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga, ride the shuttle or jeepney going to Dau Integrated Bus Terminal, fare is around P50. In Dau Terminal, look for buses going to Vigan and Laoag.

Baguio to Ilocos

There are numerous departures (buses and vans) daily from Baguio City Bus Terminal to Vigan and Laoag, travel time is not more than four hours, fare ranges from P200 – P300.

You can book your bus ticket from Baguio to Laoag and vice versa below.

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Tuguegarao to Ilocos

If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner operate buses to Laoag, fare is not more than P300.

Where to Stay in Laoag & Vigan

Top rated hotels in laoag, top-rated budget accommodations in laoag, top rated hotels in vigan, top-rated budget accommodations in vigan.

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My Ilocos Vacation Tour – Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud

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Updated: March 19, 2019

Just recently, I went on a road trip vacation to Ilocos. Me and three other friends drove all the way from Manila to Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud and back in a span of four days.

Our mission was to see the famous places in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte while experiencing the joy of travelling on the road.

Our vacation rules were simple – see as much tourist destinations as we can, eat only in local restaurants and of course, enjoy our time together.

Armed only with internet research, hotel brochures and some street smarts, we set out to see Vigan , Laoag and Pagudpud . Our initial budget was set at P10,000 per person which was inclusive of everything from gasoline, food, accommodation and others.

Personally, I thought this was too expensive but was advised that this was a just conservative estimate. At the end of the trip, I would find out that this was indeed a very conservative budget.

Budget Travel Tip : Plan your trip. Be conservative with your budget and make sure you can cover it. Don’t ruin your vacation by running out of money.

We left Manila very early morning on Thursday. We drove a Toyota Revo AUV on a full tank which was just enough to bring us to Vigan. If you’re planning to do the same, make sure you gas up in Manila because the price of gasoline is more expensive as you drive further up north. We had a few stops along the way, not just to rest and eat but also to buy some snacks for the road.

Budget Travel Tip : Prepare snacks at home or buy them at the grocery where it’s cheaper. Bring a cooler to keep your drinks cold. Snacks are expensive in gas stations and bus stop overs.

We arrived in Vigan early evening. We didn’t have any hotel reservations so we went around to scout for the best deal available. We decided to stay in Villa Angela based upon the recommendation from a friend. It’s not the cheapest place to stay in Vigan but it’s also not the most expensive. Our main reason for choosing the place was actually the ambiance and the great customer service of the staff.

The next day, we had our tour of Vigan, courtesy of one of the Villa Angela staff, Kuya Tony. He offered to take us around while giving us bits of trivia about Vigan. We went to the Baluarte Open Zoo , Hidden Garden , Padre Burgos Museum , Bantay Church and many others. We also saw Vigan’s handloom weaving and pottery making industries.

We were lucky to have a “free” tour guide. But in any case, there’s a Tourism office in Vigan where you can get free brochures of the places you can see and visit around town. The people of Vigan are also friendly and will give you proper directions when asked. Everybody seems to know how to speak Tagalog and English so there’s no language barrier. 🙂

Budget Travel Tip : Shop around for the best prices for souvenirs but more often than not, the best place to buy them is in the local public market – so buy your pasalubongs at the palengke . And of course, don’t forget to haggle .

In the afternoon, we went on our way to our next destination, which was Laoag. This was an hour and a half drive from Vigan. Our internet research showed us that Balay Da Blas is the best place to stay in Laoag but it was already fully booked. However, owner Mr. Sammy Blas was kind enough to reserve for us a room at Isabel Suites. To show our gratitude, we had dinner at his restaurant, Saramsam Cafe.

That night, we inquired on the available Laoag tour packages of the hotel. We really had no intention of availing them, our purpose was just to see the itinerary and come up with our own tour of Laoag. The hotel had free WiFi (actually, most hotels and establishments in Ilocos do). So we did internet research for directions going to Museo Ilocos Norte , Sinking Bell Tower , St. Williams Church , the Marcos Museum and Mausoleum , the La Paz Sand Dunes , Paoay Church and Paoay Lake to the Malacanang of the North .

Budget Travel Tip : Don’t spend on expensive guidebooks, maps and tour guide packages. The internet is full of free information about popular tourist destinations. Blogs are specially very helpful in giving you directions and reviews of places you should visit.

By the end of the day, we were beginning to get tired of all the walking and the sight seeing and looked forward to a relaxing day in Pagudpud . We were more than half-way through our road trip vacation but have only spent less than half of our budget.

Maybe that’s why we decided to spend a little more in Pagudpud and booked a room in Apo Idon Beach Hotel. It’s a bit expensive but it’s very relaxing and beautiful there. If you’re on a tight budget, less expensive accomodations are available in the area. Just ask the locals and they’ll point you to them.

We checked out after lunch and got ready to go back to Manila. But not after we visit four more destinations, which was the Patapat Viaduct , Bangui Windmills , Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and the Baroque Church of Sta. Maria .

Among these, I enjoyed my time most at the Bangui Windmills. It’s really an awesome sight. If you’re going there, be sure to visit the Kangkang Windmill Cafe. I know the name of the place sounds funny but the place is very cozy.

We left Manila Thursday morning and was back by Monday morning. That was four days and four nights of great sight seeing in Ilocos. Our trip cost each of us around P5,700.

I believe this is a modest expense for the whole trip given that we stayed in medium price ranged hotels and mostly ate in restaurants. Our total gasoline expense was P5,000. If you don’t have a car, hiring a van for an Ilocos tour can be an option or just take public transportation all the way.

Lastly, I believe that this trip wouldn’t have been possible if not for the time freedom in my life.

Having a business that can run on its own and earning passive income allows me to do things that I love and spend more time with both family and friends.

I guess that’s why I want to be financially free, so I can have the luxury to experience more in life.

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love this place! been here in 2007. i really enjoyed my vacation, especially in pagudpud. and in vigan, the museums are indeed educational. longanisa in ilocos is the best!

if i am going to mention all the things i love about ilocos, i won’t stop. lol.

once pa lang ako nakarating sa Ilocos and it was to attend pa a funeral. but we were able to go to Baluarte and Vigan for half a day lang. I hope to back there soon! This summer for a company outing, I hope! Thanks for the pics and the budget travel tips!

Wow, now this is something I look forward to experiencing with my family! For now, I’m still building our passive income streams but I’m willing to wait as I also believe in delayed gratification. It’s also nice that you decided to visit places in the Philippines like Ilocos, instead of going to international destinations, Philippines muna!I’ll do the same when I’m out of the rat race. Great post, thanks for the tips!

great article fitz! the windmills are lovely =) cant wait to go to ilocos soon!

budget friendly na talaga mag vigan these days but i see na malakas pala sa gas ang revo. we went there last december lang on a honda city and siguro we used 2.5 full tank then at ~1,300 each.

i love ilokos!

kakainggit, hehe. sana xa susunod mkasama aq, hehe…. thanks for sharing one of our best tourist spots kuya. 🙂

tagal ko ng pangarap makarating jan.

Ang cool nung video Fitz! Fave part ko yung tumakbo ka sa shore while taking your shirt off. Parang feel na feel! 😛

San next road trip natin? Daya nyo eh, ayaw nyo ko pagdrive. Nung madaling araw naman, wala nakong makita sa daan. Di ako makapag sight seeing! 😛

Great trip Fitz!~ I hope I can also visit Ilocos soon.

Nice blog and video, Fitz!..the whole family plus my grandkids will be going there on the 20th via PAL econolight Php488/one way..cheap noh? here’s another budget tip for you and the readers> subscribe to PAL.com, cebupacific.com and airasia.com too so u will be the 1st to know their promos/free seat fare..

Thanks everyone for the comments and sharing your thoughts. I really loved Ilocos, specially Vigan. Gusto kong bumalik kasama naman parents ko. I’m sure they’ll enjoy it there. 😀

Galing naman .. this made me think of my itenerary during my Philippine vacation on April :).

I have not yet visited this places

have read through your article and it got me excited as we are planning a same trip in May.

Your gas expenses was 5000 pesos. Ask ko lang kung yung REVO nyo is Gas or Diesel? and kung manual o automatic? Also, if you can recall the total kilometers that you have travelled in your trip.

Just wanted to check out the budget for this pag sa car ko.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

The Toyota Revo is a manual transmission that runs on gasoline. We used E10 and unleaded for the trip.

We traveled an estimated total of 1,200 kilometers. Gas price in Manila was P29 per liter and around P36 in Ilocos during that time.

Have a great trip! 😀

kuya ask ko lang kung ilang hours ang driving kc i have a 1 yera old son baka mainip sya pag punta namin im planning to go there on his 2nd bday on sept. at tlga bang 5000 pesos ang nagamit nyo grabe parang sobrang layo nmn ata baka d namin kayanin. at sir san po pinaka cheap na hotel kc medyo madami po kmi pupunta at ako po ang taya. tnx po

@venice Manila to Vigan – 8 hours Vigan to Laoag – 1.5 hours Laoag to Pagudpud – 1.5 hours

Yes, P5000 ang nagastos namin sa gas dahil ginamit din namin ito sa pag-tour. Lalo na sa Laoag na medyo malalayo ang mga tourist destinations sa isa’t-isa.

Regarding sa cheap hotels, may mga dorm type na accommodations doon na good for large groups. Pwedeng magtanong sa tourist center sa Vigan kung saan ang location nila, pero within the city din ang mga yun.

Ganun din sa Laoag at Pagudpud. 😀

I’ve been to Vigan to teach bagmaking last March. I enjoyed my stay there though I didn’t have much time to see the landmarks. I’m looking forward to seeing Vigan again for my next sked this June because Mayor Eva Marie Medina had requested me to come back for additional training for the women there. They love the bags that the participants had made using the Vigan weave.

I enjoyed the food they serve to us while we were there. We stayed at the La Playa Resort at Mindoro bearch which is owned by the city government. The place is good hideaway for those who love the beach. Many thanks to the staff of the Mayor for making my stay there memorable.

Thanks also Mr Fitz.

Rene R. Baltazar

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Hi there, Mr fitz Nice blog.. I’m planning for a trip alone in a place na unfamiliar sa akin and Im thnking about Ilocos since gustong gusto ko makarating ng dun wala lang akong chance and gusto kong mag travel alone safe ba kung mag stay dun sa mga lugar? and since wala rin akong sariling sasakyan so mag commute lang ako and pati mejo tight din ako sa budget. Marami bang murang lugar dun na pwedeng mag stay at safe?

Thanks for the time Mr. fitz =)

Jacqui Corpuz

Yes, Ilocos is very, very safe. And taking public transportation is easy. In addition, you can contact Mr. Sammy of Balay Da Blas to guide you in and around Ilocos. Just go to their website and look for his contact number.

kuya,gusto ko talga makarating ng ilocos, we are planning to go there for 2 days with my boyfriend on december, but gusto sana namin magcommute papunta dun from manila kasi gusto nya rin makita sceneries papunta dun.at kung safe ba talga bumyahe. just want to ask kung may idea po kau kung mgkano rent ng car dun and estimated expenses to visit places in laoag and vigan. and if kung magcocommute lang to visit places…ok lang po ba?we have found already northview hotel to stay there for 2-3 days. thank you po and hoping for your reply..

Would just like to ask where did you stay and how much?? and would you know if there are cheap house for rent there??my family’s planning to go there and will be hiring a driver kaya naman bahay po talaga prefer namin..hoping for your reply..thank you 🙂

grabe 5k pang gas palang? unleaded ata kc gamit.. dapat kc diesel para one to sawa travel.. ^_^ nkapunta na ko sa mga yan,, actually province kc namen yan,. sa burgos ilocos norte kame.. ganda sa kapurpurawan! ^_^

Hi! Enjoyed reading your post, can’t wait to go back there. Every Holy Week pumupunta kami dyan except the last 2 years, so I guess it’s time we go back. Can’t wait to eat the empanada in Vigan and also the bibingka from Marsha’s 😀 Ang hindi ko pa napuntahan sa places that was mentioned is Pagudpud, hopefully this time makadating na ako hehe And medyo malaki na rin anak ko, so mas ma-a-appreciate na niya yung vacation namin.

grabe naman pala habang tinitignan ko ung mga view tlagang nakakaingganyo, this weekend balak nga nmin manila to vigan , vigan to batac, batac to laoag at pagudpud, kaya! kaya sya ng 3 day para mapasyalan lahat ng site?

Hi! I raad ur blog and it’s pretty interesting. My friends and I are going to Ilocos on May. Can you please give us driving directions to Ilocos, or where can I find a good map (as in detailed). We opted to bring an auto instead of commuting. We prefer to leave in the morning, para just in case maligaw kami eh maliwanag pa, hehehehe. We will be leaving Sunday and be back Friday. We plan to go to Laoag, Vigan and Pagudpod and Baguio. Ano ba dapat mauna sa itinerary, we also include Baguio, it’s either pabalik from Ilocos or bago pumunta na ilocos, what do u suggest. Thanks in advance and looking forward on your reply. God Bless! 🙂

what a very informational article this is!

we were planning to visit vigan and pagudpud this may. you mentioned that during your visit to vigan, you only used 2 full tanks of gas using toyota revo. is that for the whole trip? we have a toyota revo glx and we’re planning to use it on our trip.

thanks in advance 🙂

Yes, we only used around 2 full tanks of gasoline. And for what it’s worth, we loaded up with regular unleaded.

hi. my friends and i are planning a travel to ilocos on a very tight budget kc from leyte pa kmi. interested in visiting the windmills, the beach and the cobblestones in vigan. wala kmi car so we have to commute lang tlga…

pano kmi mka punta sa destination namin and how much po estimated budget. thnks

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It’s nice to hear your story. I thought you may want to know that there’s this site (www.justgo.ph) that gives out free itineraries for driving tourists who want to discover Ilocos. It uses a common tourism route that passes through myriad attractions in La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. You can even select the itinerary that matches your available no. of days and the theme that you’re interested in. check it out at http://www.justgo.ph/northwestern-luzon . it’s run by AAP (Automobile Association Philippines), a non-profit organization for motoring public.Thanks and happy road trip!

thanks, your blog is better than the Department of Tourism website 🙂

Department of Tourism you suck!!!

Hi, my name is Katsuya from Japan, I will go to Manila and Boracay and then I want to go to Vigan, what places do you recommend me to visit, I have only 3 day to go to Vigan and near, thanks very much (excuse me my english)

hi.. thanks to your detailed info. and tips going to vigan,laog-pagudpud. me and my family are about to go there this last week of april.. now we can do our itinerary and hope that we can explore ilocos the way you did.. thanks and god bless

hi fitz, me and my friends are planning to go to ilocos too. it looks we’ll have a lot of fun!! thanks for the info.

Hi there, you think Kuya Tony will still be there if we ask for him? Tour packages are reasonable but they are requiring min of 4 pax and we only have 2 pax to date. We’re coming from Pangasinan and we’re planning on just hiring a van with a driver and that was we could take more people with us.

Great info btw.

Ilocos is really a great place to visit! If your in need of a tour guide and transportation at a reasonable price just pm me at [email protected]

I’m pretty sure that the Ilocos roadtrip was worth every peso of the Php5700 you spent. It is a charming region that has so much to offer.

If you should come back, you must try sandboarding at the Paoay dunes. There’s nothing like it in the Philippines.

hi everyone we’re planning to go there in ilocos this november since my friend is coming home in manila on oct or nov, is it ok to go there by that month? or if it is raining will we still enjoy our tour? Thanks a lot! hope someone will reply =)

There are lots of affordable resorts/hotels that are only 5-10 minutes drive from vigan city and can be found in Bantay or Caoayan, Ilocos Sur which cannot be seen in the net. Also in Pagudpud, there are lots of houses there that are being rented out in daily basis specially if you want to cook your own foods..

Me nag offer ba ng ride at package from manila to go to vigan laoag and pagudpod? how much kaya pag ganun

im a local form ilocos norte, but im not home at the moment, its nice that you guys are actually interested to go up north, i could give you more tip, if your tallking about food place, and you want the local food, go to DAOANG’s place located at San Nicolas, just before you reach laoag city. also, chicken atiatihan at laoag, bacarra road, you cant miss it when youre at the main highway esp if your going to pagudpud. saramsam is nice too, if you want a good pansit bihin or guisado, go to lamoda panciteria, or if you are still at batac, go to malabed, now, there are few things you dont wanna miss if you are goin sight seeing, at paoay church, ask if you could climb the bell tower, it hould be open, the thrill of getting up top is really nice. visit,fort ilocandia, just walk around would be nice, they have amazing stuff at the back of the hotel a pool a bar, golfing range etc, or you could go to nipa beach resort, for a night live band out in the open, sunset photos? go to pangil.. stones over ther are epic looking,, esp sunset, everything else you wanna know, ask from a tricycle driver. there are more if your interested.

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hi..i am a single mom with 3kids.i am planning to take my kids on a road trip to ilocos this nov.just want to ask and to know for sure “will it be safe for me and my kids to be travelling along the hways to ilocos?”i will be driving a toyota revo too.are there mechanics or vulcanizing place along the hway if i need one?your blog is really very informative and i even wrote down all your tips and planning to follow it.thanks so much

@juliet, yes there are, so don’t worry. but of course, it’s always best to have your vehicle checked before you go on the trip. 😀

i always make sure that i got a hotel reservation at least 1 week in advance to ensure that i got a reservation “`:

hi there, planning to go to ilocos this weekend,..just wanna ask, did all the hotels u stayed had a good and secured parking?

@Rey, yes, all the parking are secured – but the parking lot of Isabel Suites is in front of the hotel, beside the main road.

While the hotel lobby guard has a good view of the cars, if you’re cautious, then better not leave anything valuable inside there.

Enjoy Ilocos!

Hello Kuya,

Buti na lang nakita ko tong site na ‘to. Planning to go there this holiday w/ my 3 kids. I want to show them na marami tayo mapuntahan dito sa Pinas, lagi na lang kasi outside the country. Medyo malapit kami, sa Angeles City kasi kami mangagaling. Ako lang bale ang mag drive going North. Kayanin ko sana (^_^) God bless po!

Thanks a lot for this blog 🙂 i appreciate more the place and excited to visit Ilocos…. I’ve never been in Ilocos so im kinda reluctant to plan my visit there especially we dont have our own car… But isn’t more exciting when uL just have the public transportation… ohhh the expenses…. will it be wise to have public transpo??? Well…. i just hope its not that expensive as i was thinking 🙂

Nweyz, thanks a lot for this… 🙂

God BLess!!!

whoaa! wala pang 6k expenses nyo? youre good!haha! nagpplan palang kami but kinocompute kona parang makaka 18k kami.. exage ako!maybe bcoz i thought our gas will be like 7-8k. and food sa hotel (2yrold is commin w/ us, and yaya).but our trip might be launion (overnyt), vigan, laoag(planning to stay at fortilocandia) 2nyts,pagudpud.. our son will be coming w/ us.. di ba advisable? awww.. im excited pero parang natakot ako magoverspend knowing we can spend just like you!hehe! inggit! =p thanks for your blog!

ako din travelling with my anak who is 17y.o.planning mga 3rd week ng march.commute kaming dalawa.almost na check ko na lahat.2 nites pagudpud maybe in hannah’s or kapuluan.1 nite in laoag and 1 nite in vigan,mga 14k 0r 15k ang computation ko.my prob is the bus will leaveat 7pm,so expected arrival namin is 3am in pagudpud.is it safe? kasi kaming mag ina lang.my katx ako na mag tour sa amin ng 11places in pagudpud for 1,200 whole day daw.

Hi! great blog!! thanks for sharing..very informative! God bless!

HI! we are planning our trip to laoag-vigan-pagudpud this may. We only have 3 days for the entire trip and coming in by plane. Are there car rentals readily available there? thanks 🙂

Thank you for this… I have always wanted to go to Vigan and get inspired by its history and culture 🙂 Thank you so much for this article 🙂

wow, it’s nice to see and read such a beautiful stories from you guys, being OFW and a traveller too, this places i want to go….being ilokano , i want to see the hidden beauty of ilocos region , hope i will plan for my vacation next year 2012 to visit ilocos with my family…. thanks Joel

love ilocos…

i need i big house 3 bedroom on may 9 to may 12!can somebody help me find or send me the details if you have one!thank you

hi ! my co teachers and i are planning to go to laoag-vigan-pagudpud and we saw these travel agencies offering to let us see these places for 3,800+ if we are a group of 5. how reliable are these travel agencies do you know? We really want to go to vigan, and see places there, but we are afraid that these agencies might be a scam! please share us your insights!

Thank You! ^^

hi. is september or october still a good time to visit those places? i am a bit worried about the weather as typhoons tend to go up north. thanks.

Hi, i enjoyed reading your blog. it helps a lot ang gave me numerous ideas. thanks to the link (calvins hub), coz im actually planning to travel alone, using public transpo.

maraming salamat..

hi, i read your blog and it’s really interesting. My friends and i are planning to go to ilocos this june and i know your tips will help us a lot. Thanks and keep on blogging..

Hello there, I’m from Malaysia and I’m going to Vigan and Laoag this September. Your blog helped me a lot and I believe will save me lots of $$$. Thanks a lot and looking forward to visit Philippines. 🙂

Thanks for this whole information, we’re planning to have a trip in ilocos. and rhank God I found you blog. I wish this will be our guideline. thank you very much!

im a tour guide here in the ilocos region..i hope i could be of help to any of those planning and wanting to travel the historic ilocos.this is one of the noble jobs on getting ready to be rich…

mga boss magkano kelangang budget for 1 week sa ilocos (pagudpud – laoag – vigan)? yung pinaka-cheapest tour, tricycle, at homestay lang good for 2 persons… please give me information and advice thanks!

Hey guys! What you’ve done and where you’ve went to is simply amazing! Thanks for sharing especially the travel tips and I am looking forward to do the same, hopefully soon.

I am excited to go in Vigan. we have a retreat this coming semester break. a 3days bakasyon engrande for me.but the problem is i am 5months pregnant that time. so on the back of my mine i have “agam-agam” If I will go… can you give me a little bit of advise. kung kakayanin ko ba ang byahe ng I think 12 hours papunta dun.and walking-walking around.I’m looking forward for a response. Thanks nway.

I really enjoyed our trip to Vigan City last October 15, 2011, if not for a very unfortunate incident which was quite disheartening. We lost P 37,000.00 in cash and about P 35,000.00 worth of jewelries during our overnight stay at Villa Angela. So, for those planning to stay at Villa Angela, please be wary. You can verify this with the Vigan City Police Station.

hi im robert here in pagudpud,,meron akong van for rent here in ilocos pwedeng package or dailly rate(pagudpud,laoag & vigan)& trike here in pagudpud 600php each north & south tour,if you want also hotel accommodation pwede rin.you can call or text me at cp#09276549903. thanks

nice blog about Ilocos… : )

May tatlo pong tourist destination sa Ilocos. 1. Vigan – Ilocos Sur – andito po yung calle crisologo at Baluarte ni Chavit 2. Laoag city – Ilocos Norte – andito yung Paoay Church at Malacanang of the North 3. Pagudpud – Ilocos Norte – andito yung mga Saud Beach, light house tower at Windmills

my friends and I are planning to have Ilocos tour this may, could you give me price quote for 3 days 2 nights

Looking for affordable & negotiable VAN here in ILOCOS region? Contact kuya ROBERT at cp #09276549903,for surely he’ll serve as your tourguide,lifeguard & bodyguard within ILOCOS region. With kuya ROBERT you’ll in good hands…Smile

VIGAN TOUR:bantay bell tower,sequia mansion,baluarte zoo ni chavit,pottery making,hidden garden, burgos museum,crisologo museum,st.paul cathedral,ilocos sur prov’l capitol,calle crisologo heritage village,juan luna shrine, plaza salcedo, vigan calesa rideWink

LAOAG TOUR:marcos museum,paoay church,paoay lake,ilocos norte prov’l capitol,malacanang of the north,fort ilocandia resort & casino, sand dunes,tobacco monopoly,museo ilocos,sinking bell tower,st.william cathedral,santa monica church,laoag archSmile

PAGUDPUD TOUR:cape bojeador light house,kapurpurawan rock formation,bangui viewdeck, bangui windmills,pagudpud arch,saud white beaches,kabigan falls,patapat viaduct bridge,paraiso ni anton, agua grande spring,bantay abot cave,blue lagoon,timmangtang rockSmile Cp# – 09276549903 E-mail address – [email protected] You can also visit my facebook page VAN FOR RENT IN ILOCOS

Good day! I’m jocelyn patiluna,from Intramuros Travel and Tours, i woul like to know if you could give us the contracted rates and the qoutes on Feb.17- 20. I need the package tour near in the city. I really need your ASAP response.

Thanks, Jocelyn

we are planning with my barkada na pumunta ng ilocos,then budget short kami..kc d nmn alam magkano magagastos pag round trip by a van..then pti mga villa and food..plan sana mg 3days and 2nights dun..medyo marami kami mga 20+ persons kmi so bka hindi van maybe a bus..pwd ba magtanong mga magkano mgagastos nmn if ever…kht dun lang sa mga cheapest na place pwd mag stay?

Hello jocelyn,you can contact me at cp 09276549903 or you can mail me at [email protected]

jus,you can contact me at 09276549903 for more info & inquiries..

hi,ASK KO LANG KUNG SAAN AMAY MGA CHEAP ACCOMODATION SA ILOCOS,WERE PLANNING A VACAY KASI THIS COMING MAY.THANKS!

Hello everyone, Paoay Kumakaway! Come visit Ilocos! If you need a tour guide for your ilocos tour, feel free to contact me (09192068209)and it will be my pleasure to show you around Ilocos and share with you our so-called treasures.Intayon Ilocos!

One of the must try road trip experience. Ilocos is truely wonderful. Dami pa masasarap at murang food.

Just want to share the cheapest and most sulit travel tour and package in ilocos (Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud) for only P2,999.00 each, and good for 10 persons lang. Maluwag at malamig pa sa van dahil toyota grandia GL ang gamit nila. Take note all in na sya, except meals lang. thanks to Ilocos’ Finest Travel and Tours (Ms.Harlynne) You may contact her at 09054190880

hello,,i have a VAN for rent here in ILOCOS region & the cheapest package tour in ILOCOS.Come,have fun & i’ll take you to all the tourist spots & also experience 4×4/sandboarding in laoag sand dunes.. You can contact me @09276549903 or mail me @ [email protected] you can also visit my facebook page VAN FOR RENT IN ILOCOS..

Hi were planning to go to pagudpud early next year with my family and my cousins baka meron kang ma reccomend na cheapest na mapapag stay-in namin.

hello aiza david,ipackage ko na lang kung gusto mu all-in hotel,van rental & entrance fee SULIT TIPID PACKAGE..3D2N. you contact me@09276549903 or for more information & inquiries you can mail me [email protected] THANKS

hello mr. fitz, thanks for posting! we are a group of teachers from Southern part of Leyte (around 10). Malayo pa po kami so medyo kailangan talaga marunong magstick to the budget! anyway, we are really very excited to visit & tour Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpod. we really need to know how much kaya magasto namin for transpo, food, accomodation, & the places to be visited. kasi from Leyte to Manila, malaki na pong halaga yon. the planned tour could be on the last week of april, pls help us. thank u in advance.

We enjoyed a lot in spending 3 nights and four days at Ilocos sur/Norte.. Thank you so much kuya Lee Molina 09298138352 for so very helpful and mabait..with 1200.00php you can enjoy tricking from south to north bound with all destinations.

Thanks for your blog, so full on informations especially for first timers like us in Laoag/Vigan. Me, my son and daughter will be going to Laoag on March 31, and tried to contact cheap hotels to stay in Laoag, but failed to contact any of the numbers as seen in google, just don’t know why. I used to book hotels before going to places, but this time can’t do it(really wondering why) What hotel in Laoag by the way you can recommend to us? Hope I can contact them. Thank you very much!

try nyo UKL hotel in laoag 0999-5257777/(077)772-2771

LOVELY and AMAZING…i can’t wait to go there!.:)

thank’s for the tips..now i know we can be there in a cheaper cost..

God Bless:)

I would like to inquire 3D/2N for 4(four),Ilocos tour package this july 26-28,2012. And for the hotel accommodation,i would prefer a hotel that only cost P1,000-1,500 Pls also include 1 way airfare naga-manila-ilocos,may i know the itinerary. Can you provide itemized cost and what credit cards maybe used to make a payment.Pls reply ASAP.Thank you!

hello jessica,,i can offer you 3000 each(4 pax) ilocos tour package 3D2N(van rental,hotel w/breakfast & entrance fees). you can contact me @09276549903 & 09468214914,for more inquiries you can also mail me @ [email protected] & you can visit my facebook page VAN FOR RENT IN ILOCOS. THANKS

Wow. will be there next month!!

tnx for the reply to my email robert:) ang plano namin pumunta jan is by decemeber or early next year pa ksi nag iipon pa ng money for that!:) hintay pa kami ng promo fare papunta jan…from davao pa ksi kami..

kip in touch:)

If you’re looking for a nice play to stay in Vigan City that is strategically located a few steps away from Calle Crisologo, please check out My Vigan Home at http://www.facebook.com/myviganhome.ph

its beautiful places of davao i love i

Me and my four friends are planning to visit vigan on the 9th of June up to the 12th. We will be staying in a friend’s house so we would just like to know how much it will cost if we are to avail of a tour guide. Hope to receive a reply from you. Thanks!

Perfect for refreshment vacation,i want to visit this place soon……

I would like to request for quotation of Laoag/Vigan/Pagudpud Tours for 3 person on July 11-14.

Thanks, Dulce

hi, im planning to go to laoag on sept 19, 2012. and i would like to avail on ur 3d/2n tour package tour inclusive of accom/ land tour/ airport transfer form laoag airportand entrances vigan-laoag-pagudpud. for 2 persons only. how much will it cost. please email me ur package tour. kindly send me the itinerary.

Sir,my lowest quotation for 3d2n for 2 pax is 4775/head.. sir you can email me at [email protected] .. hindi ko kasi makita email add nyo.thank tou

My friends and i enjoyed our pagudpud tour last november 1, 2012 . thanks to Kuya Roland Villaluz our driver and tour guide we used his motorycle going around pagudpud. the tourist spot are north and south boud trip each cost 600.

North Bound:

1. Kabigan Waterfalls 2. Patapat Viaduct 3. Agua Grande 4. Paraiso ni Anton 5. Timmangtang Rock 6. Bantay Abot Cave 7. Blue Lagoon 8. Dos Hermanos Islands

Southbound:

1. Bangui Windmills 2. Kapurpurawan White Rock Formation 3. Café Bojeador Lighthouse

The Northbound and Southbound cost Php 600/tour. 1200/both tour.

Feel free to contact him. Kuya Roland Villaluz #09275590818

Hi, were planning to visit ilocos could you help me find the best places to visit and stay for 3days?

nice blog tnx for the info.

I’m so happy to find this blog, it’s very helpful! We’re based in the UAE and planned a visit to Vigan – Laoag – Pagudpud for 3 days with the entire family back home. It will be our first time road trip together and I hope our experience will be as exciting and fulfilling as yours. We’re just a bit worried because we will be travelling with tots but hoping that it will turn out manageable, less stress and the best vacay ever! 🙂

We wish to visit as well Laoag in March next year and Batanes in the same trip. We wish to know if there are flights from Laoag to Basco or vice versa? How much is the fare and the schedule?

Hi. Has anyone recently been to Ilocos via TPLEX? We are planning to go on a road trip from Manila to Vigan this December. Will it still be a 10-hour trip? Since we have kids and elderly passengers on this trip, we plan to make an overnight stop in a beach resort or hotel in La Union or somehwere half-way. Are there nice family-friendly resorts or hotels along the route? I heard that San Juan, LU has nice beach resorts but wouldnt that be too far from the Vigan route?

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Hi! Were planning to visit ilocos by 20th, im going with a group of friends! Any one can recommend a place to stay in? Like house or transient where we can have our own kitchen? Thank you very much hope you can help me 🙂

One great Ilocos! Great post Sir Fitz!

Im excited to celebrate our wedding anniversary next week for 3d and 2n in Ilocos.We booked in a travel agency for 3 for P10,497 inclusive of accommodation,roundtrip fare from manila,driver+van+fuel,entrance fees. I think its not bad,what important to me is hindi lang kami ng daughter ko ang makakapagrelax at enjoy kundi pati hubby ko dahil hindi na siya mapapagod magdrive. During our Baguio trip kasi napagod sya pagdadrive.

What if we are coming from Dagupan, Pangasinan and we don’t need a tour package. But we need a van to go to Ilocos Norte? Where can we inquire for that? Any suggestions?

Very informative from all the blogs I’ve researced. Tnx for this post. It’s very helpful.

Wow lupit what a nice post, you know what me and my friend were chating as in only now, plan to have roadtrip and come to mi nd ilocos then as i continually browsing your blog, i saw this article, what a blessing,, thank you again Fitz, Godbless

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Ilocos Norte can be reached via one-hour plane ride from Manila to Laoag.

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• 2 pax: PhP 5,170.00
• 3 pax: PhP 4,950.00
• 4 pax: PhP 4,730.00
• 5 pax and above: PhP 4,400.00
• Two (2) nights accommodation
• Breakfast for 2 days
• Complete Ilocandia Tour (Pagudpud - Laoag - Vigan)
• Service of a driver guide
• Round trip shared air conditioned vehicle from Manila - Ilocos
• 2 Persons: PhP 5,350.00
• 3 Persons: PhP 4,160.00
• 4 Persons: PhP 3,445.00
• 5 Persons: PhP 3,185.00
• 6 Persons: PhP 2,860.00
• 7 Persons: PhP 2,600.00
• 8-9 Persons: PhP 2,405.00
• 10-12 Persons: PhP 2,145.00
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 Calle Crisologo

Ilocos has been on my bucket list of the places I wanted to visit. So last January 2014, I immediately booked myself a trip along with some friends when Cebu Pacific offered a PhP99 seat for most destinations.

The trip was a bit long because I included in my itinerary some business activities. Unlike another travel blogger (with due respect to them) I don’t really tie myself to a very strict schedule. Simply because, when I travel I wanted to enjoy and I don’t want to be a slave to my own schedule, hence I put a lot of flexibility in my plan.

Here’s my itinerary when I visited Ilocos Region. The places I visited which I listed below has links which have details of my review of the place.

To make your trip easier, you may contact Driver/Tour Guide who helped me during my trip. He can provide you a vehicle to go around and he can also help you find a place to stay during your visit.

Tour Guide/Driver: Jeremy Rosal – Mobile Numbers: 09102572426/09278882800

Must Read : ILOCOS TRAVEL GUIDE

Isabel Suites

Below are my DIY schedule of activities:

Day 1 (Going to Manila to Laoag)

Bacolod to Manila – 7 AM

Manila Fame at SMX Mall of Asia ( I stayed there the whole day because I meet some people and meet with them in relation to my furniture and furnishing business)

Going to Laoag – 7 PM

Check in to Isabel Suites – 9 PM

Dinner at La Preciosa

Rest for the real vacation the following day

Salt Making in Ilocos

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 1:  DIY ITINERARY

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 2: FURNITURE EXHIBIT, GOING TO ILOCOS

Day 2 ( Paoay , Batac to Vigan for an Overnight Stay)

Breakfast  at the Isabel Suites -7 am

Check out at Isabel Suites for we plan to sleep over in Vigan in our 2nd day

Paoay Sand Dunes – 10 am

Malacanang of the North -11:30 am

Batac Ilocos: Empanada 12:30 pm

Marcos Mausoleum – 1:30 pm

Proceed to VIGAN -2:00 pm

Bantay Belfry – 3:00 PM

Baluarte -3:30

Secret Garden -4:00 pm

Pagburnayan – 4:30 pm

Check in Cordillera Inn, Vigan -5;30 pm

Calle Crisologo at Night /Dinner – 6:30 pm

Vigan Dancing Fountain – 7:30 pm

Rest at the Hotel – 10 PM

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 3:  OUR TOUR GUIDE , PAOAY SAND DUNES, 4×4, SAND BOARDING

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 4: MALACANANG OF THE NORTH

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 5: BATAC ILOCOS, EMPANADA, MARCOS MUSEUM AND MAUSOLEUM

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 6 : TINOBONG, BANTAY CHURCH

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 7: BALUARTE

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 8: SECRET GARDEN AND PAGBURNAYAN

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 9 : CALLE CRISOLOGO; VIGAN DANCING FOUNTAIN

Empanada, Batac Ilocos

Day 3 (Vigan Museum , Back to Laoag, Laoag City Tour)

Breakfast  at the Hotel- 7:00 am

Calle Crisologo Day Time

Crisologo Museum – 8:30 am

Sequoia Mansion-9:30

Back To LAOAG

Juan Luna Shrine – 11:00 am

Lunch at Badoc – 12:30

Paoay Church – 2:00 pm

Ilocos Museum -3:00 pm

StWilliam Cathedral and Sinking Bell Tower

Check In at Renzo  Hotel in Laoag -4: pm

Rest (because of the heavy schedule of the day we slept immediately upon reaching our room  and were not able to get out of our room to eat for dinner, instead we just requested for a room service)

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 10: CRISOLOGO MUSEUM AND SEQUIA MANSION

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 11: JUAN LUNA SHRINE

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 12: PAOAY CHURCH

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 13: ILOCOS MUSEUM, ST. WILLIAM CATHEDRAL, SINKING BELL, HOTEL

Day 4 (Pagudpud Day Tour)

Breakfast – 7:00 am

PAGUDPUD TRIP

Biscocho – 8:30 am

Salt Making –  9:30 AM

Cape Bojeador – 10:00 AM

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation – 11:00 AM

Bangui Windmill/Lunch – 11:45 AM

Kabigan Falls – 1:30 pm

Patapat Viaduct and Paraiso ni Anton – 3:30 pm

Blue Lagoon/ Zipline – 4:00 pm

Swimming at Hannah’s Resort  – 4:30

Back to Laoag – 5:30 pm

Check in to Hotel- Isabel Suites – 7:30 pm

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 14: BISCOCHO, SALT MAKING

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 15 : CAPE BOJEADOR

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 16: KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 17: BANGUI WINDMILL

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 18 : KABIGAN FALLS

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 19: PATAPAT VIADUCT, PARAISO NI ANTON

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 20: BLUE LAGOON, ZIPLINE

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

Day 5 (Chilling in Laoag, Back to Manila)

Breakfast – 8:00 am

Because we were too tired the previous day, we  rested the whole morning in the hotel and waited until check out time at 12 nn

Lunch and Movie at Robinson’s Mall – 12:30

Back to Manila – 7:00 pm

ILOCOS, VIGAN, PAGUDPUD  TRIP PART 21: LAST DAY IN ILOCOS, BACK TO MANILA

Where to Stay When in Ilocos:

LIST OF HOTELS IN VIGAN

LIST OF HOTELS IN ILOCOS  NORTE

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4-Day Ilocos Tour Package Laoag & Vigan with Airfare from Manila, Hotel & Transfers

Description

Get a fun-filled trip to the province of Ilocos in this 4D3N Ilocos tour package with airfare that takes you to Laoag and Vigan. This Ilocos Laoag Vigan tour package is inclusive of Manila to Laoag roundtrip airfare via Philippine Airlines, economy class seat with baggage allowance of 10 kilos, roundtrip airport transfers to and from Laoag Airport, comfort level accommodation in Laoag and Vigan with daily breakfast & WiFi access, 2 free day tours with transfers, and services of a guide.

Once you arrive and check-in at a comfort level accommodation in Laoag after your Philippine Airlines flight, you will have the first day for yourself. Relax and make use of the hotel’s amenities and facilities.

On your second day of this Ilocos tour package, you will go to Laoag. You will then follow an itinerary featured in a Laoag Ilocos Norte tour package. You will be picked up at your hotel first and will visit prime tourist attractions in the province like Fort Ilocandia Resort, Malacanang of the North, Paoay Church, St. William's Cathedral, Laoag Sinking Bell Tower, and Nagbakalan Loom Weaving. You will also try the Suba Sand Dunes 4x4 Adventure and have lunch at a local restaurant before going back to the hotel. 

On the next day, you will make your way to Vigan via private van transfers for the start of the Vigan tour package. Once you settle in at a comfort level accommodation in Vigan, you will be picked up for your Vigan tour. You will visit top tourist spots such as the National Museum and  Plaza Burgos Food Park. You will also go on a Calle Crisologo walking tour.

Spend your last day in Vigan making use of the hotel’s facilities and amenities. You will then be picked up and be brought to Laoag Airport so you can catch your Philippine Airlines flight bound to Manila.

Have a great getaway in Laoag and Vigan with this Ilocos trip package. Check availability by choosing a date.

Attractions

Daily itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival + Check-in

After arriving at your accommodation in Laoag and checking in, you can relax or explore the hotel's amenities and facilities.

Day 2 - Day 2: Laoag Tour

After breakfast, you will embark on a Laoag trip that will take you to several tourist attractions, including Fort Ilocandia Resort and Paoay Church. Before returning to the hotel, you will go on a 4x4 adventure and eat lunch.

Day 3 - Day 3: Vigan Tour

After breakfast, you will make your way to Vigan. After checking in at your hotel within the area, you will join a Vigan tour that takes you to prime attractions such as the National Museum and Calle Crisologo. You will also go on a walking tour and calesa tour throughout the day.

Day 4 - Day 4: Departure and Check-out

After utilizing the hotel's facilities and amenities, you will check out and be transported to Laoag Airport via transfer. Have a safe flight with Philippine Airlines to Manila.

What to bring

Good to know.

Booking Information - Upon booking, please expect an email from Guide to the Philippines for the voucher, reminder, and next steps.

Hotel - Standard check-in time is 1400H and check out time is at 1200H. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and fees. Refundable incidental deposit is required upon check-in. Guest/s are required to present a valid credit card guarantee or cash deposit. Bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, or triple room(s). Children will be arranged in the same room with their parents. If additional room(s) is needed and for special requests, additional costs will incur. Child rate includes existing bed sharing arrangements with adults and complimentary tour/s (if any). Maximum of 2 children per room. Child rate is exclusive of daily breakfast and to be paid directly to the hotel.

Complimentary Tours and Activities (if any) - Make sure to have the electronic copy of your confirmed tour voucher ready. On the day of the tour, your assigned Tour Guide will meet you at the designated meeting place. For those who have availed complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off, your Tour Guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at least thirty (30) minutes prior to start of the tour or activity. Strictly no latecomers or tour reservation might be forfeited. During the tour, please be reminded to dress appropriately depending on the nature of your tour. Be mindful of your personal belongings.

Peak Season Bookings - All bookings passing through December 24 and 31 are required to avail of the mandatory Christmas and New Year's Eve Dinner. Prepayment is required and can be paid in advance through Guide to the Philippines or direct to the hotel on the day of check-in.

Flights by Philippine Airlines

This package includes economy class seat with 7kgs carry-on baggage and 10kgs check-in baggage via Philippine Airlines. You may select from the following flight schedule:

Manila to Laoag

• PR 2196 11:25 - 12:35

• PR 2198 19:20 - 20:35

Laoag to Manila

• PR 2197 13:15 - 14:20

• PR 2199 21:20 - 22:35

Please note that flights are subject to availability. If ever your preferred flights are fully booked or unavailable at the time of your booking, Guide to the Philippines will select another best available flight to maximize your vacation. Any special requests are subject to fees and availability. Guide to the Philippines is not liable for sudden flight changes made by the airlines.

Seat selection can be made during online-check-in 24-48 hours prior to flight departure. Seats with corresponding additional fees are on personal account. For domestic flights, it is recommended to check-in at the airport 3 hours prior to your estimated time of departure.

Philippine Airlines flight e-tickets will be issued as soon as all Traveler details are submitted online. Once booked, please check your email to complete the Philippine Airlines online form within 24 hours of booking.

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Laoag, Pagudpud, Vigan, Baguio

From:  ₱ 34,130.00 per person, based on 2 persons sharing 1 room

Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights

Inclusions:

• One way airconditioned transportation Manila – Baguio – Ilocos- Vigan- Pagudpud – Laoag, fuel, toll & parking fees.
•  Services of English speaking driver
• 1 night standard room accommodation with breakfast in Baguio at Le Monet.
• Baguio City Tour: Included is wood carving Village, Ben Cap Museum (closed on Mondays), summer house of the Philippine President and some Baguio Parks
• 1 night standard room accommodation with daily buffer breakfast at Luna Hotel Vigan.
• Paoay Church, Batac and Vigan walking tour incl 2 hours Kalesa rental Day 2
• Laoag tour on Day 3, we will visit churches, pottery, Marcos Museum and Masoleum,, his former house called the Malacañang of the North and if times allows the sand dunes.
• 1Night standard room accommodation with breakfast in Laoag at Bellagio Hills Hotel.

Exclusions:

Lunch and Dinner and the Domestic Airfare in Laoag leaving daily at 0845pm. Estimated Airfare Php 3,500.00 per person

See all the ‘’Treasures of the North’’ in this all –inclusive 4 Days tour. You can even tailor make this tour up to your liking by choosing from the alternatives. Witness the remnants of the lahar torn towns of the province Pampanga and Tarlac, as you drive on to Pangasinan, the municipalities along the coastline of La Union to finally reach the historic province Ilocos Norte. Laze at Pagudpud beach dubbed “Boracay of the North”. Visit the baroque architecture Paoay Church, inscribed into UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites List and Batac, the hometown to former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos plus the old Spanish town Vigan and finally Baguio city where you visit the strawberry fields and go underground in Baguio’s Balatoc mInes.

Day 1_ MANILA TO  BAGUIO 

At 07.30 am we come to pick you up in one of our airconditioned cars from your hotel or home in Manila for your roadtrip from Manila to Baguio.  Along the route, you witness the remnants of the lahar torn towns of the province of Pampanga and Tarlac, as you drive on to Baguio. Expect about 4 hours depending on the weather, side trips, and traffic conditions. Lunch in Baguio (own account) and in the afternoon we will visit the Wood Carving Village and Bencap Museum. After the tour we proceed to your hotel Le Monet (2nd best Hotel in Baguio after Manor) located in Camp John Hay, underway we can make additional stops at one of the parks and see the President summer house.

Evening free to enjoy a stroll and your dinner.

Day 2_ BAGUIO to VIGAN

08.00 am we are leaving for Vigan which takes about 5 hours drive and we check in  Luna Hotel, the best hotel around. There are many choices to have lunch/dinner but you might enjoy the buffet lunch/dinner at Luna Hotel the most. In the afternoon we visit the Vigan Museum, past by ancestral houses and antique shops, vicit the “Pagburnayan”, a local pottery making factory by using horse drawn calash which is called Kalesa, In the evening its nice to stroll around in the area. Overnight in Luna Hotel.

Day 3_ LAOAG & PAGUDPUD BEACH

0900 amwe are leaving Vigan and drive you further North for 2 hours in Ilocos Norte reaching Laoag. Our hotel is Bellagio Hills which has only 4 great and well designed rooms and here you can take your lunch. After lunch you visit the baroque architectur Paoay Church, inscribed inti UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites List and Laoag’s sinking  Bell tower of Saint William Cathedral. Then onto the city of Batac, the hometown to former Philippine President Ferdinang Marcos and visit the Marcos Museum and Masoleum and Malacañang of the North. If interested and if time allows we can visit in the afternoon the sand dunes as well. This day is quite easy going.

Back to your hotel, dinner and evening free.

Day 4 _ LAOAG  TO PAGUDPUD

Get ready for check-out. 08:00am we are leaving the hotel.

After breakfast we go to the most northern tip of Ilocos a 2 hours drive, Pagudpud for you to swim, stroll and laze the beach dubbed “Boracay of the North”. After enjoying the beach we have lunch at the Berg Blick restaurant. If you are not into swimming we could instead of returning to Pagudpud continue even further going to the Blue Lagoon. This used to be a very beautiful lagoon until a massive resorts Hannah’s was built. Underway back to Laoag we will pass by the local salt-making business. We can have dinner at Fort Ilocandia which was built especially  for the wedding of Imelda with Ferdinand Marcos. Leaving Fort Ilocandia around 07:00pm to bring you to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

End of Tour

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Hi! Was Christopher (Teri) Respicio your tour guide in Pagudpod? Do you happen to have his contact number?

Hi Ydel, yes si kuya Teri yung tour guide namin. I will get back to you with his number later. :)

Hi Ydel, sorry natagalan :-) eto po yung number ni kuya teri :-) +63999987966.

hi kulang ung number nung sa contact po.. +63 999 987966 hingi din sana kame :) thanks

Hi! thanks for the catch and sorry for the mistake. Kinulang ako ng 7 :) eto yung buo +63 999 987 9667.

hello there! Is it possible to have a Vigan-Pagudpod Tour for 1 day? I mean lahat ng nakalist on Day 3 and Day 5 all in 1 day, kahit lesser time nalang on each place, we will be coming from pagudpod so yung van's route is Pagudpod-Vigan-Pagudpod. If yes, can you help me figure out the itinerary for that day? Thanks for your help!

Hindi ko iniencourage and 1 day kasi kunting delay lang masisira na yung buong itinerary sa sobrang gipit sa oras, pero ito yung posibility... Start the tour in pagudpud at 6am - 10:30 (mga nasa 15 minutes per destination lang stop nyan. Start from North Pagudpud then south - Expert dapat si tour guide about routing :) Maira Ira Cove - Blue Lagoon (20.00 Peso entrance fee) TIMMANTANG ROCK BANTAY ABOT PARAISO NI ANTON AGUA GRANDE PATPAT VIA DUCT CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE - Burgos, Ilocos Norte KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION BURGOS BANGUI WINDMILLS (BANGUI) Then Pagudpud to Vigan 11:00AM - 3:00PM (super smooth dapat ang travel para maachieve to - sa van nalang din yung lunch para hindi sayang ang oras kasi you might be tempted to shop sa Heritage Village so advantage if you could maximize the time) Vigan tour: (3:30PM - 6:00PM) Bantay Church and Bell Tower Baluarte ni Chavit Paburnayan Vigan Pottery and Jar Making Hidden Garden Rowilda's Loom Weaving Heritage Village

thank you so much on this~ pero i think i will interchange the itinerary kasi nasa pagudpod na kami.. better na mauna muna Vigan kasi nasa pagudpod yung hotel namin :) super thanks! <3

Hope that helps :) ask ka na rin sa driver nyo he might have better idea. Happy trip!!!

hi again, i believe kuya Teri's number is incomplete :( 0999987966. ~only 10 digits

Hi! thanks for the catch and sorry for the mistake. Kinulang ako ng 7 :) eto yung buo +63 999 987 9667. ;)

Hello po! We're from Pampanga. Balak naming magdrive papuntang Ilocos this month. 13 kami lahat. We're planning na wag nang kumuha ng tour guide para makatipid. Nagreresearch na lang ako para malaman ano magandang puntahan. We'll we be able to enjoy kahit walang tour guide? Also, dun sa comment mo na 20 php entrance fee sa Maira Ira Cove - Blue Lagoon, mapupuntahan na lahat ng lugar na nakaenumerate with just 20 php? Like ung: TIMMANTANG ROCK BANTAY ABOT PARAISO NI ANTON AGUA GRANDE PATPAT VIA DUCT CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE - Burgos, Ilocos Norte KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION BURGOS BANGUI WINDMILLS (BANGUI) Salamat in advance!

Hello  andami nyo, I bet masayang joyride yan! Kung iniisip mo kung mag eenjoy kayo, masasabi ko is depende, kasi kung close kayo at pareparehas kayo ng trip mag eenjoy talaga kayo with or without a tour guide. Kung tinutukoy mo naman is kung maeenjoy nyo kaya yung destination. I would also have to say na dedpende sa trip nyo kasi kami medyo bet naming yung informative na trip. Mahirap kasing mag appreciate ng mga bagay bagay kung hindi mo alam kung ano yung mga what abouts nito bakit sya dinadayo gaya ng Sta Monica Church . Pero may mga spots naman na hindi kailangan ng tour guide meron din iba na may sarili silang guide gaya ng Juan Luna Shrine . Yung sa Blue Lagoon naman yung spots sa loob nito is yung dos hermanos lang. The rest madadaanan nyo on your way bago pa mag blue lagoon – pero nothing to worry kasi halos lahat naman walang entrance fee (yung kapurpurawan may fee din ata 20 sa naalala ko). Hope that will help :) happy trip!

na try ko ang magjoin sa group tour, which cost us for only 3200/pax tpos may ksama nang roundtrip transfer (manila-ilocos-manila), ksama na ang tour and accommodation. Try nyo itong twagan 09064312166 from 9 am to 5 pm. Try to ask Ms kaysee, sya ang guide nmin. Ang saya

HI, do they have a landline? can i ask for it? thanks..

Yes it is cheaper but that is if you travel with a group of at least 10. What I like about this tour by Christeen is they were able to get a low fare airfares and also they spread out the tour in 7 days which makes it less hectic than the usual 3D/2N trip. However using van for traveling is more comfortable especially going in between towns. And of course, it is cheaper with a group of 10 or more. Riding a trike is a great alternative nevertheless.

Thanks for sharing :)

Welcome dear! Now that Vigan won in the New7Wonder Cities of the World, many more people will flock to Ilocos. For sure tour prices will get higher.

Di na macontact si Teri sa number na yan :(

Hi, We are a group of 4 foreigners students from Manila planning for a 3-day tour Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud. We plan to take the Sleeper bus from Manila to Vigan/Laoag roundtrip. We plan to leave Manila on friday evening and be back by Tuesday morning ( for our classes...hehe). It would be great if you suggest an itinerary for us. We are a bit budget conscious (of course...being students) but we were also discussing whether it would be better for us to rent a van in Vigan/Laoag/Pagudpud for the 3days tour or have a DIY trip on tricycles and Jeepneys.

Hi there! If I were you, I will definitely choose to rent a van on that way I can exhaust my time. It would be the best way to visit as much places (tourist spots) as you want without exerting too much effort  that might drain your energy for Tuesday class =). This way you might be able to also spare yourself from unexpected expenses. The first one is less effort and less tiring which might also have fewer adventures, if you consider it quite boring. You might consider taking a semi DIY tour, suggestively  Manila-Pagudpud-Laoag-Vigan-Manila Friday Night : Sleeperes buss - Manila Pagudpud (around12-13 hours). Click here for schedule and contact number of bus company. Saturday :  Pagudpud rent a tricycle or van for another tour. Sunday : Pagudpud - Laoag (2.5 hours by bus). Laoag can also be toured using a tricycle but you “might” miss some other destination. Monday “EARLY” morning : Laoag-Vigan (2.5 hours by bus).  In Vigan you can rent a tricycle (around Php400-500) or Carriage (around 800). Vigan-Manila via regular buses, safest travel time allotment is 8-10 hours.

hi we are going there on sept and we are staying sa fort ilocandia, do you think kaya ng half day ung mga destinations sa laoag like Marcos Museum and Mausoleum Paoay Church (can have lunch at Cafe Herencia) Paoay Lake Malacañang of the North La Paz Sand Dunes St. William's Church And Laoag Sinking Bell Tower Burgos Lighthouse (short visit and taking pictures) Please contact me @ [email protected]

pag ba ung mga tour packages, ksama na ang transportation doon sa mga destinations (from terminal to hotels, from hotels to tour spots - vigan, laoag, pagudpud and back to hotels then hotel to terminal)? or kanya kanyang commute sa public transportation kasama ang tour guide which means ang pamasahe ay hindi pa kasama sa tour package na binayaran but from ur pocket (ikaw rin ba magbayad pamasahe ng tour guide na kasama)? mayron bang kasama pang ibang tourist sa iteneraries ng tour packages. who arranges timing ng iteneraries? thanks po.

Yung nakuha namin all in po - kasama na yung transpo from/to airport at hotel. It would be nice to make it clear with the guide before taking the deal :)

thanks Senyorita Lakachwera Christeen. God bless :-)

thanks Senyorita Lakwachera Christeen. God bless you :-)

Gurl, i just like to ask.. my Bf and I are planning to go to Ilocos and its just gonna be the two of us, will it be pretty costly to not avail a package? we particularly wud love to go to Pagudpud only and also some places in Vigan...

Hmmmm kung Pagudpud lang then it’s okay - kasi it’s a very affordable place naman. accommodation can range from 500.00-4500.00 per night for both of you. The tour ranges from 800-2500 depende kung van or tricycle. Food ranges from 50.00-600.00 per meal depende sa food house.

hi madam!i am marlon tour guide in pagudpud asking permission to post my number on your blog.call me at;09302845897,09067960934.tricycle,van for hire,accomodation in saud,and in blue lagoon.all rates negotiable.try my services in a very low low prices.honest and very accomodating tour guide.you can also give your comments sa blog ni bebe phase,go for the north.thank you madam.

Hi, we'll be in Laoag on Nov 19-23. can you give me sample itinerary, maximizing north tour? also some budget hotels, we're a couple and one 14-year old son. thanks a lot!

You have an ample time, so I guess you can follow the Day2, 3, 4 and 5 of my itinerary in any order.

Hi! May list ka rin ba kung saan pwede kumain near Saud beach resort?

Hi Sorry, I don't have a list. I most of time only clude yung mga naexperience ko talaga :)

hi.. what would you suggest na itinerary if we plan to go 9pm (from cebu pac promo. hihi) of jan 14 up to jan17 pm? thanks. 2pax lang kmi eh..

I recomend that you take my DAY2,3 and 5 list then personalized it according to your desired places to visit. :)

Hi.. We're planning to go to ilocos. Would it be possible for us to tour pagudpud-laoag-vigan in just 2 days... We will not avail a tour package.. Is it cheaper that way? Can u suggest an itinerary? Tnx so mch for ur help..

I guess yes - with a tourguide :)

Hi... may mga van for rent going to pagudpod ba along vigan? and how much is the estimated budget?

That I don't know :)

Hi, We booked 8 days stay at Casa Consuelo. Manggagaling kami sa Sagada. We are planning to explore Pagudpud on the 2nd to 5th day, then relax on the 6th till we go back to Manila. Can you suggest an itinerary that will cover Vigan Laoag and Pagudpud? Pano ba pumunta sa Casa Consuelo from Laoag? Thamks :)

hmmmm you can still use my itinerary less of course my accommodations, just be reminded that vigan is five hours away from pagudpud so it might take a lot of your time :)

Hi..can you please help me..ngpplan kz kme ng friends ko ppnta ng laog at pagudpod this coming holy wik..blak nmn webes santo ng gabi aalis s manil.bus lng po kme huh.blk nmn 2days and a nyt lng kme dun..please give itinerary pgpnta dun.need p po b nmn ng tour guide?kung meron keu kkilala n tour guide bgyan you me ng contact sa knya tnx..uhm pede budget friendly dn po huh tnx.

Hello po, May I kindly post my tour package(ilocos, baguio, anawangin,calaguas)ads here in your reputable blog. Please check our facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/laskwatserong.oragon Contact numbers: 09362946145 ; 09103704189

hi there!!!can i ask you your contact nuber,,coz we are planning to go there this summer..but we want the tour for 3days and 2 nights only,,thank you!!

Hi there! Thanks for your informative blog. I and a colleague plan to undertake an Ilocos tour this coming 15-18 May 2014. If the flight from Manila arrives and leaves Laoag as scheduled, we will actually have 2 half days (Thursday and Sunday) and 2 full days. We'd appreciate suggestions on places to visit given our schedule. Kindly note that our interest are historical sites and old churches and similar architectural places. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

thanks for dropping by, you may follow my itinerary for days 2,3&5 :) enjoy and have a safe trip!

Hello! Is it possible to have a tour of vigan laoag pagudpud in 1 day? We are planning to have a trip on May 2st etd 7pm what is the possible eta? We are riding a car. We want to stay long in Pagudpod thanks in advance!

Hello! Good day! We're planning to visit vigan laoag pagudpud on May 22 is it possible that we can have a day tour on that day we are leaving manila at May21 8pm what is the possible time of eta? We'll be riding a car thank you in advance!

Hi there! kunting info lang po. will be on ilocos on june 20. ng rent po kme ng van from manila to vigan-laoag-pagudpud back to manila. 10 kme at were sharing 3k para sa accommodation/transpo/entrance/4x4 ride even 2 breakfast. instead of rent a packages kung gusto nyo manggaling mula dito sa mnila try to find a van/ tour guide kc mas mbaba po cla mangingil kesa sa mga packages. nakuha po namin n van ung ng totour din po plagi sa ilocos.. thanks

thanks for sharing ;)

Hi! Love the itinerary that you posted..my bf and I are planning a 3 day tour in pagudpud, vigan and ilocos..its gonna be our first time to travel..galing pa kami ng Cebu so time is a major factor sa trip namin..is there any itinerary you can suggest for us na cheap but worth it sa trip namin? Or a tour guide that can help us..I would appreciate your suggestions...thanks!---Conz from Cebu

Hello :) Sorry this was late but just incase you still haven't have the idea, kuya glenn is our tour guide that time, for cheaper option we stayed at his place too. You may get all his details and the accommodation he offers on the link below. http://www.senyoritalakwachera.com/2013/02/our-homestay-in-laoag.html

Hi Christeen, Can you recommend itinerary for vigan-laoag-pagudpud? We will arrive vigan 7AM, Friday and will depart Saturday night going Manila. I appreciate your help. Thanks!

Hi! you may utilize my Day 2,3 and 5 itinerary, just pick the places you'd love to prioritize since I don't think it would all fit in that short trip. You may also get a tour guide to make the most out of your time.

you dont include the expenses from Laoag to Manila airfare

kasama na po kasi yun sa 1,500.00 na ticket price ng MNL-Laoag :) Roundtrip kasi nabili namin.

you don't include the Laoag to Manila airfare in expenses, thanks

Hi! may masasakyan pa po ba na jeep or tricycles from Laoag Airport to city proper ng 10PM? Is it still safe ng ganung time? Baka po kasi walang pick up from airport yung makuha nming accomodation. Thanks!

nung punta namin, marami pa naman masasakyan ng ganyang oras at me free bus ride going to Laoag proper at sa mga known hotels na prinovide ng government. free shuttle ride were scheduled based dun sa mga oras ng flight thought we haven't tried it. sa safety naman the place looks generally safe :)

Pwde po ba malaman tel number ng me ari ng van na si glenn tolentino.. tyVm

Hi!! Please check the link below for kuya glenns details. http://www.senyoritalakwachera.com/2013/02/our-homestay-in-laoag.html#.dpuf

Good day Christeen, may FB account kaya si Sir glen para ma-message ko?

yes, his contact details were here. http://www.senyoritalakwachera.com/2013/02/our-homestay-in-laoag.html

Ang galing talaga ng pagkakapresent mo ng information about Ilocos dito sa blog mo. Even a travel agency like us, have learned so much about it. Two thumbs up and keep up the very good work!

Thanks you :)

Good day Christeen =) Maraming salamat sa pag share mo ng Ilocos itinerary mo. Laking tulong nung mga infos sa trip namin ng family ko next year. May query lang ako, upon arrival nyo sa Laoag airport, included na ba yung transfers from the airport to Laoag Homestay? Worried lang ako kasi may makaka sama ako na elderly and medyo late na din arrival ng flight. Thanks much in advance for your response. =)

Hi, your welcome po :) its always my pleasure to help other travelers. Re. arrival in Laoag airport, Kuya Glenn - our tourguide was kind enough to include it dun sa homestay namin. I am not sure though if same goes with the others but you can always check with them before closing deals :)

Hello Christeen. May questions ako: Ok lang ba to visit Vigan 1st then Paoay and Pagupud? My family and I will take a 6 days vacation in Ilocos. Appreciate much your suggestions.

Hi :) Yup that's South to North magandang idea po yan :) happy trip sa inyo!!

hi! great help po yung nishare mo na itenerary. any suggestion po for early january trip for 3-4 weekdays trip? Thank you!

Hi! Any recommended tourguide? Thanks po

hi ms christeen , me and my boyfriend planning to go to vigan this coming jan 15 2015 , ask ko lang if pwede kaya kame mag stay kay kuya glen's house coz its 350 per night right? malapit ba sya sa mga tourist spot sa vigan thank you :))

Yup, I believe you can stay there, check mo lang if me vacant since marami din nagpapatour sa kanya. then for the tourist spots, I've noticed that most of them are far from each other which may take time if your not in a guided tour.

This has been very helpful. Thank you very much! :)

Thanks ♥

Hi teen :-) aris from laguna , magkano kaya ang tour guide for pagudpud laoag ng vigan trip nd suggest k nman ng cheap accomodation for our ilocos trip for jan 19-23 ... Salamat :-)

hmmmm I haven't checked if they do pick-up from Laguna :| but you may contact them directly. I can only suggest for kuya glenn since sya lang yung na try naming. But I've heard a lot na same na rin yung service :) I cant guide you to specific nga lang.

Hi ate, okay lang ba sundin yung itenerary mo po from day 2 to day 5 if 3D/2N kami dun kay sir glenn? And wer planning to take GV ng Feb 26 ng gabi then Feb27 ng morning namin gagawin yung Day 2 itenerary mo? :) Pwede po kaya yun? Wer couple po :) Thanks!

Hi Khim :) yes that's fine. Just make sure to be very timely para hindi kayo magipit sa oras. Enjoy your trip! Be safe!

Hi Christeen, me and my husband are planning to visit laoag, vigan and pagudpud for 5days but without tour guide. Paano ung transpo going to other places and magkakalayo ba ung tourist spot? Sa travel agency kc 3days 2nights lang. thanks!

hell :) It would be hard not to have a tour guide because spots are far from each other. There are tricycles thought that you can hire.

Hi Christeen, me and my husband are planning to visit laoag,vigan and pagudpud for 5 days but without tour guide. Paano ung transpo going to other places and magkakalayo ba ung tourist spot. Sa travel agency kc 3days 2nights lang. thanks!

Hi Christeen. Possible ba na ma tour ang pagudpud,laoag and vigan for one day for selected spot lng? thank you. hope to hear yo soon...

Hi Miss Christeen.. Possible ba na ma tour namin ang Pagudpud,laoag And Vigan for 1 day? kahit selected spot lng mapuntahan namin? hope to hear you soon,......

No, I don't think so :|

I have been there too. Ilocos and Baguio in a 5 day trip. visit my blog for tips http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2015/01/going-north-ilocos-baguio.html

Wow! been planning to do that route too!! nice you did :)

Hello mam Christeen... Padaan lang sa blog mo.. Tnx... Dami pong guest ilocos...

thanks :) hope you can drop your name so that I can address you properly :)

Hi miss! Thankyou for your very informative blog! anw, It is a big help for us tourism students. I just want to ask, I was assign to make a travel package to ILOCOS and im wondering if 3500 would be enough for the budget in the said package? (With transpo from manila by land, Entrance fees, Accommodations na hindi masyadong mahal,special interests) Im still not sure with the meal kung kaya mainclude. Pls reply. Your advice would be a big help. Thankyou again! More travels for you this 2015!!

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Hi there! Ask ko lang po if saan kayo nakakuha ng trike para sa vigan tour? And we'll be traveling this july, 3D2N coming from Cebu. IT sana namin is we'll arrival in MNL sa morning. Take the 8am trip of farinas transit going to ilocos. Overnight in vigan to experience night and day there. Vigan tour saturday morning (just like where you went to). Travel to loaog after (same day, saturday). Overnight in loaog. Sunday morning, travel to Bangui windmill then travel back to MNL. Kakayanin kaya? Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!

Hello :) dami trike sa Vigan, lahat ng bumibiyahe dun ata are all offering tours eh. regarding your planned route i guess kaya. mag hire nalang kayo ng tour guide for Laoag and Pagudpud to save time :) hope that helps!

Hi there! Ask ko lang po paano kayo nakakuha ng trike para sa vigan tour? And do you know if mga ilang oras byahe from vigan to laoag? Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!

Hello Christeen. Ask ko lang po if you have another contact number for Teri Respicio. Di po kasi nagre reply. =( also, wud like to ask if may transpo from caparispisan to balaoi pagudpud. stay sana kami sa caparispisan side then visit hannahs for day tour. cencia na for my numerous requests kasi very first time namin family ko mag travel sa Ilocos. Thank you for your patience =)

hello Senyora Lakwachera, I would just like to ask, do you know any decent van rental good for 8 persons from manila->ilocos destination? thanks a lot

Hello!!! Ask ko lang ano maganda itinerary na madadaanan ang Bangui, Kapurpurawan, Paoay Church, Sand dunes and vigan? Thanks!!!! :)

Hello Christeen! :) may balak po sana kami ng boyfriend ko na mag-backpacking sa ilocos ng 3 days and 2 nights this coming holy week. vigan, bangui and pagudpod. please help me with the itinerary ung swak lang sa budget and travel by bus. from manila lang kami. please reply. :) thank you!

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Hi nice blog! Very informative and detailed.. Just a question lng po, I just wonder kung san part ng pagudpud mas ok mag stay? Saud beach or blue lagoon? Ty

Hi. Kung gusto niyo ng mas magandang view and mas maraming activity na pwedeng magawa, I would suggest you to stay at Blue Lagoon where Hannah's is located. But if you want cheaper room accommodation, stay in Saud

Hi po.. would like to ask your tour guide's contact details. Thanks po!

Hi. My family and I are headed to Vigan on March 23. I've already booked a hotel for 4D3N in Vigan because initially I just thought of just exploring Vigan. However, now I am thinking of going to Pagudpud and Laoag also. Can you suggest an itinerary for us considering the restraint we have (hotel accommodation is in Vigan)? We plan to leave Manila at 4am on Mar 23 and we'll be bringing our car. Thanks :)

Hi. My family and I are going to Vigan on Mar 23. We already booked a hotel for 4D3N in Vigan because the initial plan was to just explore Vigan. Now, we are thinking of exploring Laoag and Pagudpud also. Can you suggest an itinerary for us on how we can explore Vigan, Laoag, and Pagudpud for 4D3N considering the restraint we have (our accommodation is in Vigan the entire stay)? We plan to leave Manila on Mar 23 at 4am. Thanks

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Hi maam teen,have a nice time.😊pa post po.I'm Jomar Villaluz from blue lagoon beach,Pagudpud. I offer trike tour,van for Vigan,Laoag and Pagudpud tour and transient house for accommodation.good price and good service... Please don't hesitate to contact me at my cp no. 09159074537 for globe and 09203183945 for smart...thank you very much and God bless po....

Hi po.. nagpaplan po.kmi ng family ko this jan 2 sa pagudpod mga 7 person, may dala kami sasakyan.. ano po ba magandang punthan dun in 2 days at san ang affordable na matutulugan.. ok lng kya kung wala nang tour guide? Tnx

Kung me sasakyan kayo yup okay lang na walang tourguide. yung maganda eh medyo subjective. depende sa kung ano ang bet nyo ;)

Hi Teng, Me and my Fiance are planning to travel in Ilocos, nabasa namin itong blog mo. I was wondering what you can suggest like best places in Ilocos :). We are planning to ride on a bus with our own trip para mas solo namin yung time. Looking forward to hear something about your suggestions. Kindly send it to my email if possible. [email protected] Thank you! God bless!

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Ilocandia Tour: Vigan, Laoag and Pagudpud

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When I’m jotting down all my goals for 2016, I’m really excited because one of my major goals is to travel a lot and blog. I want to visit all the famous travel destinations here and outside of the Philippines. But of course, traveling a lot means spending money in return of a priceless experience. Before the end of 2015, I planned ahead and saved money for my travels this 2016. Today, let me share with you my memorable experience and my very first travel tour for 2016.

Two weeks before the travel date, I found Astrokidd Travel Agency’s advertisement on Facebook about their travel promo to Ilocos. I phoned their agency right away, inquired and made a reservation.

Ilocos Norte: A Great Place to Unwind

After a very long and tiring nine hours of traveling from Manila to Ilocos, we’ve finally arrived at our first destination which is Vigan City.

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.

Plaza Burgos is the smaller of the two major plazas in the city of Vigan. It can be found just right beside Saint Paul Cathedral’s Bell Tower. While Plaza Salcedo was constructed to honor a foreign conqueror, Juan de Salcedo, Plaza Burgos was built to remember the martyrdom of Father Jose P. Burgos, one of Vigan’s illustrious sons put to death by the Spaniards.

Crisologo Museum

The perpetuation of the memory of a tragic event is an interesting impetus for establishing a museum. However, it is from where the intent for converting the imposing, century-old family mansion of the Crisologos into a museum started. Floro S. Crisologo was the patriarch of the clan and a congressman known for being responsible for landmark legislations that not only benefited his constituents but the whole country as well. He authored the laws behind the creation of the North’s first state university, the University of Northern Philippines, and the establishment of the Social Security System, which serves the whole working populace to this day.

Jars made from Vigan are much sought-after by foreign and local visitors. This earthenware is called burnay. The industry that has grown from the making of burnay dates back to pre-colonial times when immigrants from China came to settle in Vigan. They practiced the craft of making earthenware using the grade A clay that was found in plenty in the Western area of Vigan. The making of burnay is done with just the use of the potter’s skillful hands and use of pottery wheel and kiln. Fine sand is used to temper the clay, which once fashioned into the desired shape is placed inside high-temperature ground kilns made from brick and clay. Compared to terracotta, people say that the burnay is hardier.

The Baluarte or fortress is a must-see attraction for first time visitors, and even for those who have visited Vigan before. The reasons for its being on the list of places to visit are two. First is that it has a mini zoo with animals from other countries and others endemic to the Philippines. It is a private collection and is therefore continuously being improved. The second reason is that it is owned by Mr. Chavit Singson, a well-loved son of Vigan and well-known to most Filipinos and foreigners who follow the Philippine political scene. The resort complex lies in hectares of land that stretches from the rolling plain towards the hills, where the former governor’s multi-storey house sits with a grand view of Vigan and the South China Sea.

No one would anticipate that a beautiful garden is located at the heart of Vigan City, where tourists keep on discovering and kept amazed.

The Saint Augustine Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Agustín de Paoay), commonly known as the Paoay Church, is the Roman Catholic church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. It is declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.

Day 2: 

For a non-morning person like me, 6am call time was really an effort, but I tried for the sake of this vacation. We need to be early because it’s a 2 hours driving from our accommodation hotel in Laoag going to Pagudpud.

The Patapat Viaduct is a viaduct at the municipality of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town on the northernmost tip of Luzon Island in the Philippines. The bridge is elevated 31 meters over sea level. It is a concrete coastal bridge 1.3 km long and connects the Maharlika Highway from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to the Cagayan Valley Region. The viaduct was constructed by Hanil Development Co. Ltd. under the overall management of DPWH-PMO-PJHK and was completed and opened to traffic in October 1986. It rises along the town’s coastal mountains, which is the starting point of the Cordillera Mountain Range that snakes through Northern Luzon. It is the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines.

Boasting of fine white sand and unbelievably azure waters that stuns tourists every time, Blue Lagoon at Maira-ira Point is another unspoiled slice of paradise at the northernmost tip of Luzon. Blue Lagoon emanates a feeling of isolation and tranquility with the area yet to be developed into a busting tourist attraction. Those who come here find adventure in taking a dip in the often notorious, sometimes still waters of Ilocos, while others seek solace in its undeveloped tropical allure. Up to this writing, I’m still missing this jaw-dropping scenery of Blue Lagoon. I extremely enjoyed the white sands and the big waves.

After our Blue Lagoon experience, we went straight to Bangui Windmill. I was really excited at that moment because I’ve finally got the chance to see the famous Windmill of Ilocos.

The awe-inspiring Bangui Windmills is a marvel built by the North Wind Power Development Corporation as their part in helping to put a stop in global warming. A feast for the eyes up close, the windmills are also visible from the beaches of Pagudpud, making it an even more breathtaking sight from afar.

The Kapurpurawan is an image that seems like it has been cut off a magazine because of its grandeur and beauty. A huge white rock formation by the sea, it has been carved by the wind throughout the years. Reaching the Kapurpurawan by foot is a tremendously satisifying feat. A wonderful site preserved by nature, it is indeed one of Pagudpud’s natural wonder.

The province of Ilocos is not only about the different historical sites and/or wonders of nature as it also offers extreme activities for adventure/thrill seekers. La Paz Sand Dunes in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is a known site where the extreme 4×4 ride and sand boarding are being held. Sand Dunes already gained popularity as one of the must visit place when in Ilocos Norte.

This was one of my personal pick highlights of the entire tour because I’ve got a chance to bond with my new found friends while eating and listening to musics from the live band. The place was really special because they setup band instruments, lights coming from the 4X4 vehicles and food catering in Sand Dunes.

After we packed up all our things, we left our hotel and went back to Vigan and bought souvenirs.

I will always treasure every memory and experience I gained from this amazing vacation in the North. Ilocos is a perfect place for a fun and memorable vacation, studying the Philippine history, soul-searching and unwinding.

There you go! How about you? Do you have stories to tell about your own Ilocandia tour? Share your thoughts below!

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